About the Southern Penduline-Tit
The Cape penduline tit or southern penduline tit is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. At eight centimetres (3 in) in length, it is one of the smallest species of bird found in Africa, along with its cousins the grey penduline tit and the mouse-coloured penduline tit.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Penduline-Tits (Remizidae) |
| Species | Anthoscopus minutus |
| Species Codes | soptit1, SPTI, CAPT, CPTI, SOPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Penduline-Tit belong to?
The Southern Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus minutus) belongs to the Penduline-Tits family (Remizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Penduline-Tit?
The Cape penduline tit or southern penduline tit is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are dry savannah, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. At eight centi...
Where can I report a Southern Penduline-Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Penduline-Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soptit1, or on iNaturalist.
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